Puerto Rico’s economic crisis deeply affects healthcare

Health officials in Puerto Rico are raising concerns over the impact of a deepening economic crisis on healthcare.
The island’s debt stands at more than $100bn.
Under-staffed hospitals are treating more patients with less money and fewer resources.

10 Jun 2017 12:33 GMT

Health officials in Puerto Rico are raising concerns over the impact of a deepening economic crisis on healthcare.

The island’s debt stands at more than $100bn.

Understaffed hospitals are treating more patients with less money and fewer resources.